Disco Elysium Talent Joins Crowdfunded RPG 'Hopetown' Amid Controversy

Longdue's Kickstarter for 'Hopetown' launches March 17, but legal disputes and community backlash cast a shadow on the project.

Longdue, a new studio led by tech entrepreneur Riaz Moola, has announced a Kickstarter campaign for 'Hopetown,' a spiritual successor to Disco Elysium, set to launch on March 17.
The game features contributions from key figures associated with Disco Elysium, including narrator Lenval Brown and Martin Luiga, a founding member of the ZA/UM Cultural Association.
Legal disputes surround Longdue, with Moola suing former ZA/UM writers Argo Tuulik and Dora Klindžić over alleged non-compete violations, currently preventing them from working on their own projects.
Moola has faced accusations of manipulating Reddit discussions about 'Hopetown,' including alleged bot activity, leading to his reported ban from the Disco Elysium subreddit.
Despite its promising concept and art style, skepticism persists due to Longdue's lack of established track record and the project's early development stage.